Recent Lebanon County, PA Obituaries

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Below is a listing of all of our recent local Lebanon County, PA obits and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.

Please browse below or use our Obituary Search to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime. 

Carlos Sheetz

Carlos Sheetz

Mar 24, 2015

Carlos D. Sheetz, 97, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, February 03, 1918 to the late John S. Sheetz and Mary Elizabeth Sheetz nee Starry in Richland. He worked as a civil service worker for the military and was a veteran of the Army in World War II, Korean...

Allen Fields

Allen Fields

Mar 18, 2015

Allen L. "Buck" Fields, 87, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, April 27, 1927 to the late Charles E. Fields and Kathryn Fields nee Shadle in Lebanon. He worked as a bundler for Bethlehem Steel and was a veteran of the Navy in World War II.  A graduate of Lebanon...

Ann Porrazza

Ann Porrazza

Mar 15, 2015

Ann E. Porrazza, 78, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Sunday, August 30, 1936 to the late William F. Ilgenfritz and Doris A. Ilgenfritz nee Byerly in Lebanon. She was a family organizer, enjoyed knitting and made clothes. Surviving are husband Frank D. Porrazza, Jr.; children Jeffrey A. Staeger, Michael...

Margaret McMurry

Margaret McMurry

Mar 14, 2015

Margaret G. McMurry, 99, of Cornwall Manor, died on March 14, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. She was born September 21, 1915 in Old Tappan, New Jersey, the daughter of the late May Mence Gifford and Clarence V. Gifford.  On September 16, 1939 she married Howard V. McMurry, who passed away in 1996.   She and Howard lived in many...

Patricia Ober

Patricia Ober

Mar 7, 2015

Patricia A. "Pat" Ober, 75, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, March 07, 2015 at her home. She was born on Wednesday, April 05, 1939 to the late Lee Moyer and Pearl Moyer nee Bankler in Mt. Carmel, PA. She was a member of Rexmont Evangelical Congregational Church. Surviving are husband Robert C. Ober; son Todd C. Ober; daughter Crystal Fischer;...

John Yost III

John Yost III

Mar 7, 2015

John F. Yost, III, 22, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, March 07, 2015 at his home. He was born on Saturday, June 06, 1992 to John F. Yost, Jr. and Joy A. Yost nee Zombro in Lebanon.  He enjoyed playing X-Box, swimming and fishing. Surviving are  wife Deanna M. Yost nee Hoffman; daughter Mia Hurst; sister Grace Read; grandmothers Jane D. Zombro,...

Byron McDaniel

Byron McDaniel

Mar 6, 2015

Byron E. McDaniel, 87, of Lebanon, died on Friday, March 06, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Thursday, August 25, 1927 to the late Leonard McDaniel and Ada McDaniel nee Barnes in Lakeland, FL.  He was a member of New Beginnings Grace Brethren Church and retired as a security guard in Brooklyn, NY.  He was a veteran of the...

James Hicks, Sr.

James Hicks, Sr.

Feb 21, 2015

James L. "Jim" Hicks, Sr., 38, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his home. He was born on Thursday, January 27, 1977 to James Hicks and Connie Hicks nee Kemp in Huntingdon, PA. Surviving in addition to his parents, are Fiance Stephanie Painter; son James L. Hicks, Jr.; brothers Chris Hicks and Doug Hicks. Visitation will be...

Lorraine Price

Lorraine Price

Feb 20, 2015

Lorraine S. Price, 86, of Lebanon, died on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Thursday, October 04, 1928 to the late Thomas Hinks and Ida Hinks nee Baylor in Girardville, PA. Lorraine enjoyed gameshows, playing cards and bingo. Surviving are sons Randy S. Price, Glenn spouse of Elizabeth Hinks, Kerry spouse of Carol Price;...

Cindy Gingrich

Cindy Gingrich

Feb 16, 2015

No Obituary

Jane Bleistine

Jane Bleistine

Feb 15, 2015

Jane S. Bleistine, 87, of Jonestown, died on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Thursday, December 08, 1927 to the late William Sadazahn and Anna Mae Bell nee Brightbill in Lebanon.  She was active in Salem Lutheran Church with the hand bell choir and a member of the Women's Circle. She was a 1945 graduate...

Annabelle Snavely

Annabelle Snavely

Feb 7, 2015

Annabelle G. Snavely, 93, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, February 07, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Thursday, September 08, 1921 to the late Elmer D. Sholly and June E. Sholly nee Moyer in Lebanon. She was a member of St. Stephens Christian Fellowship Church.  She worked as a sewing machine operator.  She enjoyed sewing, gardening, board games, country...

James Frantz III

James Frantz III

Feb 3, 2015

James T. "Jimmy" Frantz, III, 78, of Annville, died on Tuesday, February 03, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Monday, September 14, 1936 to the late James T. Frantz, Jr. and Sara Ann Frantz nee Hess in Lebanon. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of the Air Force and attended...

Shirley Davis

Shirley Davis

Feb 1, 2015

Shirley A. Davis, 72, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, February 01, 2015 at Manor Care. She was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1942 to the late Paul Eisenhour and Helen Eisenhour nee Houser in Lebanon.  Shirley enjoyed bingo, baking and the outdoors. Surviving are children Christi A. Gustager, William H. Davis, Jr., Harry B. Davis, James Davis, Billy Jo Davis, Jason...

George Wagner

George Wagner

Jan 30, 2015

George J. Wagner, of Hummelstown, died Friday, January 30th at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1953 in Ashland, Pa. to Isabelle and the late George Wagner. He graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1971. George then served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War where, he was a Missile System Maintenance Specialist.  He...

Thomas Becker

Thomas Becker

Jan 28, 2015

Thomas G. "Tom" Becker, 54, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, March 13, 1960 to the late Paul Becker and Elizabeth Becker nee Beard in Lebanon.  Tom worked as a Produce Manager at Karns and enjoyed Nascar and car shows. Surviving are wife Lynda M. Becker nee Becker; children...

Richard Snyder

Richard Snyder

Jan 27, 2015

Richard "Brickie" Snyder, 92, of Annville, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Lebanon Valley Home. He was born on Monday, June 05, 1922 to the late Robert Snyder and Bessie Snyder nee Weaver in Lebanon.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was...

Joseph Balzer

Joseph Balzer

Jan 26, 2015

No Obituary

Rita Fuerst

Rita Fuerst

Jan 24, 2015

Rita K. Fuerst, 84, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Friday, July 18, 1930 to the late Archibald Krill and Bertha Krill nee Boyer in Lebanon. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church and retired as a secretary from Ft. Indiantown Gap in 1998.  She supported Humane Society of...

Catherine Stoessel

Catherine Stoessel

Jan 22, 2015

No Obituary

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